The US Navy will keep its nuclear submarine dry dock in Connecticut for another five years

The US Navy awarded a $57 million contract to Electric Boat Corporation to operate and maintain its floating dry dock, ARDM-4. This means the dry dock, which services nuclear submarines, will stay at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, until at least 2029.

The Navy's nuclear submarine fleet relies on a limited number of specialized dry docks for maintenance and repairs. Keeping this facility operational in its current location ensures continued support for the East Coast submarine force. This contract extends the life of a critical piece of infrastructure for another five years, avoiding a costly and disruptive relocation or replacement.